Dog Groomer/kennel Assistant

This position will start as part-time with the potential of full-time
- Responsibilities: GROOMER
- Groom dogs according to specific breed standards and customer preferences
- Bathe, brush, trim nails and trim/groom dog's fur
- Clean and maintain grooming tools and equipment
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing client's needs and concerns
- Ensure the safety and well-being of dogs during the grooming process
- Maintain a clean and organized work area

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a dog groomer is preferred, but not required, willing to train
- Ability to handle and groom dogs of various sizes and temperaments
- Knowledge of different grooming techniques and styles for different breeds
- Strong attention to detail to ensure precision in grooming tasks
- Excellent communication skills to interact with dog owners effectively
- Physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing

KENNEL MANAGER
- greet clients
- computer knowledge is an asset but willing to train
- book appointments
- check dogs in and out
- answer phone
- take payment
- feed dogs, administer medication when needed
- clean dog runs
- let dogs out and monitor for exercise and playtime
- must be willing to handle all breeds and size, assistance available when needed
- Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Strathroy, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Reliability to commute as there is no public transport to this location

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-10